232+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
WorldBox is the household name in survival sandbox, but it's far from the only option. We track 232+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
Create and shape your own pixel worlds with this god simulation sandbox game. Spawn creatures, build civilizations, and unleash powerful disasters or creative tools to watch life evolve. Experiment with various powers and enjoy offline play.
Stranded on a wild island, you must find food, craft tools, and build shelter to survive. Explore a large map, face wild animals and cannibals, and utilize a robust crafting and building system to overcome the challenges of this offline RPG adventure.
Embark on a hardcore multiplayer survival adventure on a brutal island. Gather resources, craft tools and weapons, build bases, and team up with friends to outlast threats from the environment and other players. Explore diverse biomes and conquer the wild in this open-world simulator.
Embark on a multiplayer survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by an alien substance. Team up with friends to battle monstrous creatures, build a sanctuary, and uncover the truth behind the world's collapse. Harness supernatural powers to fight, rebuild, or dominate.
Explore an endless cubic world where you can build, survive, and create your own adventures. Gather resources, craft tools, construct buildings, and farm or hunt in diverse biomes. Enjoy a rich voxel universe with various game modes and character customization.
Shape a living world with your touch, nurturing followers and guiding their civilization through ages. Cast miracles or unleash destruction, uncovering mysteries and leading voyages. Experience a unique sandbox game where you play as a deity.
Create and destroy pixel worlds with a vast array of elements and tools. Design landscapes, generate life, compose music, and build cities. Share your creations and play through movie-themed adventures.
Lead a group of survivors underground after a zombie apocalypse. Build and customize your shelter, recruit heroes with unique skills, and form teams to scavenge resources and fight off hordes. Join alliances with friends for mutual support and to defeat enemies.
Embark on a survival adventure in a Wild West-inspired desert. Build and pilot an airship to explore, gather resources, and battle dangerous sand monsters. Uncover hidden treasures and protect settlements in this open-world RPG.
Explore a mysterious island after a shipwreck, uncovering its secrets by venturing into the forest. This single-screen adventure features simple controls, resource collection, and character progression for both casual and dedicated players.
Embark on an open-world survival adventure where you can build anything imaginable. Craft, mine, and explore a vast island, creating your dream home or an entire city. Enjoy realistic graphics and interactive gameplay, all playable offline.
Survive on an endless ocean by building and upgrading your raft. Hunt for resources, craft essential items, and uncover the mysteries of this watery world. Face challenges like shark attacks and treacherous weather to escape the ocean trap.
Explore, build, and survive in procedurally generated 2D worlds. This sandbox adventure offers creative building, combat, and exploration across multiple planets, with options for both single-player and multiplayer experiences.
Engage in a 3D sandbox adventure where you can build, explore, and survive. Shape your world, mine resources, craft tools, and defend against nocturnal creatures. Enjoy mini-games and multiplayer with friends in a block-filled universe.
Explore an infinite open world where you can build, craft, and survive. Gather resources, face challenges, and create anything imaginable, alone or with friends. Customize your experience with add-ons and join millions of players on community servers.
Survive a harsh desert wasteland by building and upgrading a flying raft. Explore vast landscapes, battle monsters, gather resources, and uncover a compelling storyline in this open-world adventure.
Explore a creative sandbox world where you can mix elements to discover their reactions and create dynamic environments. Experiment with physics, build structures, and witness exciting events like explosions and growth. New modes allow for planet destruction and life cycle simulation.
Unleash your creativity in a cubic world. Build, explore, and survive in diverse biomes. Gather resources, craft tools, and face challenges or enjoy unlimited building freedom.
Create, explore, and play in a vast online sandbox world. Build unique environments, customize your character, and trade items with a vibrant community. Engage in adventures, dungeons, and mini-games with players worldwide.
Explore a virtual sandbox with ragdoll physics. Experiment with various items like weapons, vehicles, and elements to create unique scenarios and constructions. Unleash your creativity in an open-ended play environment.